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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Taylor, TX.
Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.
This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.
Live risk outlook
MODERATEModerate
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Moderate (54/100) · Rain 91% · 0.3 in · Max wind 10 to 20 mph.
2 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
27
/ 100
For typical homes located in Taylor, TX.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 4 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
All hazards combined
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Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
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Local historical hazard map
Taylor, TX
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: EWX · radar KGRK
Active alerts near Taylor
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective local time
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 10 at 9:57PM CDT until May 10 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Effective local time
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 10 at 5:17PM CDT until May 11 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
No FEMA zones returned for this tile.
NFHL features in tile: 0
Tile risk label: Minimal
Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).
Nearest river gauge (USGS)
Brushy Ck at FM 619 nr Taylor, TX (08106050)
Stage: 7.76 ft
Discharge: 775 ft3/s
Observed: local time
Distance from Taylor: 6 mi
Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).
Soil saturation (model)
Soil moisture data unavailable right now.
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
MODERATERain chance: 91% · 0.3 in
Max wind: 10 to 20 mph
Risk score: 54/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 17% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 10 to 15 mph
Risk score: 17/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 1% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 0 to 5 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 5 to 10 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.
Historical flooding exposure
Local flood data facts
Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.
Historical flooding exposure in Taylor
- Lowest-lying streets and drainage chokepoints tend to flood first during heavy rain.
- Long-duration rainfall can raise ponding risk even without a named storm.
- Local elevation and canal/river networks can amplify or reduce flood impacts.
Flood & storm risk FAQs for Taylor
Does Taylor flood often?
Flooding risk depends on elevation, drainage, and rainfall intensity. This model summarizes localized flood patterns from public datasets.
What causes street flooding without a storm surge?
Short bursts of heavy rain can overwhelm drains; longer events can saturate soils and keep water standing even after rain ends.